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Zoning Committee minutes: multiple rezoning and variance approvals; two items postponed
ColumbusMay 18, 20263 min read
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At the May 18, 2026 Zoning Committee meeting in City Council Chambers, members considered rezoning and variance applications. Several items were approved (many following staff reports and adoption of staff findings), two items were postponed to June 8, 2026, and the Journal reading was dispensed with and approved. Two members were recorded absent.
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- Dispensed with the reading of the Journal and approved. Vote: 7 affirmative; 2 absent (Nancy Day-Achauer, Melissa Green).
- 0290-2026 (2100 Hard Rd) — Rezoning from L-RR to AR-1: Postponed to 6/8/2026. Vote: 7 affirmative; 2 absent (Nancy Day-Achauer, Melissa Green).
- 1035-2026 (7801 & 7809 Olentangy River Rd) — Rezoning from R-1 to L-AR-12: Ordinance amended as submitted to the Clerk and Approved as Amended. Vote: 6 affirmative; 1 negative (Christopher Wyche); 2 absent (Nancy Day-Achauer, Melissa Green).
- 1294-2026 (3600 Park Mill Run Dr) — Rezoning within CPD (Commercial Planned Development District): Approved. Vote: 7 affirmative; 2 absent (Nancy Day-Achauer, Melissa Green).
- 0291-2026 (2100 Hard Rd) — Council Variance to allow reduced building setback lines and perimeter yard for an apartment in AR-1: Postponed to 6/8/2026. Vote: 7 affirmative; 2 absent (Nancy Day-Achauer, Melissa Green).
- 1031-2026 (1905 Jetway Blvd) — Council Variance to allow a recreation facility in L-M: Staff report accepted into evidence; findings of staff adopted as findings of Council; Ordinance Approved. Vote: 7 affirmative; 2 absent (Nancy Day-Achauer, Melissa Green).
- 1036-2026 (7801 & 7809 Olentangy River Rd) — Council Variance to allow reduced development standards for townhouses in L-AR-12: Staff report accepted; findings of staff adopted; Ordinance Approved. Vote: 6 affirmative; 1 negative (Christopher Wyche); 2 absent (Nancy Day-Achauer, Melissa Green).
- 1295-2026 (3600 Park Mill Run Dr) — Council Variance to allow accessory outdoor storage in CPD: Staff report accepted; findings of staff adopted; Ordinance Approved. Vote: 7 affirmative; 2 absent (Nancy Day-Achauer, Melissa Green).
- 1346-2026 (350 McCormick Blvd) — Council Variance to allow accessory eating, drinking, and retail uses with reduced parking in M-2: Staff report accepted; findings of staff adopted; Ordinance Approved. Vote: 7 affirmative; 2 absent (Nancy Day-Achauer, Melissa Green).
- 1350-2026 (574-576 Kelton Ave) — Council Variance to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in R-3: Staff report accepted; findings of staff adopted; Ordinance Approved. Vote: 7 affirmative; 2 absent (Nancy Day-Achauer, Melissa Green).
- Adjournment at 8:28 PM. Motion to adjourn carried. Vote: 7 affirmative; 2 absent (Nancy Day-Achauer, Melissa Green).
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Zoning Committee
May 18, 2026, 12:00 AMCity Council Chambers, Rm 231scheduled
Agenda
- REGULAR MEETING NO. 26 OF CITY COUNCIL (ZONING), MAY 18, 2026 AT 6:30 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
- CALL TO ORDER 7:02 PM
- ROLL CALL
- READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
- ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL
- EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30 DAY LEGISLATION
- ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS
- To rezone 2100 HARD RD. (43123), being 5.0± acres located on the north side of Hard Road, 150± feet west of Stoneford Drive, From: L-RR, Limited Rural Residential District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-044).
- To rezone 7801 & 7809 OLENTANGY RIVER RD. (43235), being 5.82± acres located on the west side of Olentangy River Road, 370± feet south of Clubview Boulevard, From: R-1, Residential District, To: L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-038).
- VARIANCES
- To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3333.18, Building lines; and 3332.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2100 HARD RD. (43123), to allow reduced building setback lines and perimeter yard for an apartment building in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-113CV25-088).
- ADJOURNMENT 8:28 PM
- To rezone 3600 PARK MILL RUN DR. (43026), being 12.56± acres located at the northwest corner of Spring Mill Drive and Fishinger Boulevard, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z25-049).
- To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.02(5), AR-12, ARLD and AR-1 apartment residential district use; 3333.41(H)(I)(J), Standards, of the Columbus City codes; for the property located at 7801 & 7809 OLENTANGY RIVER RD. (43235), to allow reduced development standards for townhouses in the L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-073).
- To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3370.05, Permitted uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1905 JETWAY BLVD. (43219) to allow a recreation facility in the L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV26-001).
- To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; and 3361.02, Permitted uses of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3600 PARK MILL RUN DR. (43026), to allow for accessory outdoor storage in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV26-014).
- To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3367.01, M-2 manufacturing district; and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 350 MCCORMICK BLVD. (43213), to allow accessory eating, drinking, and retail uses with reduced parking in the M-2, Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV26-009).
- To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; 3332.21, Building lines; 3332.25(A)(3), Required side yards; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 574-576 KELTON AVE. (43205), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV26-025).
- To rezone 7801 & 7809 OLENTANGY RIVER RD. (43235), being 5.82± acres located on the west side of Olentangy River Road, 370± feet south of Clubview Boulevard, From: R-1, Residential District, To: L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-038).
- To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3370.05, Permitted uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1905 JETWAY BLVD. (43219) to allow a recreation facility in the L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV26-001).
- To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3370.05, Permitted uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1905 JETWAY BLVD. (43219) to allow a recreation facility in the L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV26-001).
- To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.02(5), AR-12, ARLD and AR-1 apartment residential district use; 3333.41(H)(I)(J), Standards, of the Columbus City codes; for the property located at 7801 & 7809 OLENTANGY RIVER RD. (43235), to allow reduced development standards for townhouses in the L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-073).
- To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.02(5), AR-12, ARLD and AR-1 apartment residential district use; 3333.41(H)(I)(J), Standards, of the Columbus City codes; for the property located at 7801 & 7809 OLENTANGY RIVER RD. (43235), to allow reduced development standards for townhouses in the L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-073).
- To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; and 3361.02, Permitted uses of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3600 PARK MILL RUN DR. (43026), to allow for accessory outdoor storage in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV26-014).
- To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; and 3361.02, Permitted uses of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3600 PARK MILL RUN DR. (43026), to allow for accessory outdoor storage in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV26-014).
- To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3367.01, M-2 manufacturing district; and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 350 MCCORMICK BLVD. (43213), to allow accessory eating, drinking, and retail uses with reduced parking in the M-2, Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV26-009).
- To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3367.01, M-2 manufacturing district; and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 350 MCCORMICK BLVD. (43213), to allow accessory eating, drinking, and retail uses with reduced parking in the M-2, Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV26-009).
- To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; 3332.21, Building lines; 3332.25(A)(3), Required side yards; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 574-576 KELTON AVE. (43205), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV26-025).
- To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; 3332.21, Building lines; 3332.25(A)(3), Required side yards; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 574-576 KELTON AVE. (43205), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV26-025).
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